Sirenia - another update

[CliveG]

Today we have, at long last finished striping and repainting Sirenia's upper works. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

If I happen to meet the previous owner who thought that Sandtex and household gloss would be good for decks etc. I would like to shake him by the neck! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

We also had a visit from dombuckley who kindly offered to do a post repair survey for me.
He has declared her structurally sound with just a few minor items to attend to.
In fact he said that she was in better condition that 2 other Evo 25's he had surveyed and her moisture readings are very low.
Thank you very much Dominic /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Easter weekend should see the keel and engine reinstalled and the new mast up to check lengths of the standing rigging.
Then it is on with replacing the cabin linings and the final wiring.

If all goes well she will feel the water again at the end of this month and be back on her new mooring on the Deben in early May.

 

[sailorman]

Well done Clive she is looking better than Noo

 

[Cantata]

She looks terrific, I bet you're very proud - lovely job.

 

[FullCircle]

Wow, what a fabulous difference from the previous topsides.....

Really looking forward to seeing Sirenia back out on the water.

When/where is the party?

 

[CliveG]

Jim

Thanks for the photo.
I was looking for a before pic.

I want to get her all sorted before a full on party.

The outline plan is to have a week on the River Cam to be sure all is o.k. ans then tow her to Levington during the May Bank holiday.

 

[sailorman]

Be very Carefull @ B St Eds /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[CliveG]

Roger

You can be very sure of that.
There will be a slow moving vehicle on the A14 that day.
40mph max.

It is a boring ride but safe.

 

[MoodySabre]

Excellent work Clive. Show us all up eh /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Sixpence]

Looking very good Clive, what paint did you use in the end ?

 

[sailorman]

Blue init /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Sixpence]

Git, had to go back and read it again in case I missed it /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[sailorman]

U load em Il fire em /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[CliveG]

David

The topsides (blue bit) were painted with Blakes 2 pack (Polygloss?) 2 years ago.
It was difficult to apply well but I have found later that adding some thinners would have helped a lot. That was 3 under coats and 2 top coats.

The decks, cabin top and cockpit (white bit) is International's 2 pack (Perfection)
With a little bit of thinners (5%) it want on easily.
2 undercoats and 2 top coats.
We used a small foam roller to lay the paint on and to tip it off.

Very pleased with the overall result.

 

[Sixpence]

So you should be, she looks like a new boat, well worth the effort

 

[Sixpence]

Not sure I'm going to fit them now Roger, but I'll remember that anyway /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[tillergirl]

That just looks magnificent

 

[CPD]

Looking good Clive, looking really good /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[D3B]

Is that REALLY the same boat........

Excellent work Clive and if there arent any other offers for crew on the Cam you know i will be more than happy to help.....

 

[Athene V30]

Looks fantastic - well done! If you want any more painting to do I am sure I can find a bit on Flipper!

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Superb Clive....

She's looking absolutely fantastic..... we may have to drop in one Sunday evening beween now an launch just to admire her in the flesh!